Amendment of Part 114

1

In rule 11.1 (scope and interpretation), after the definition of a forced marriage protection order, insert—

  • “an individual” means a person (whether legally represented or not) who is not applying for an order on behalf of an organisation, and includes the person who is the subject of the proceedings;

2

In rule 11.4 (service of applications on notice)—

a

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (3) and (5)” substitute “paragraph (3)”; and

b

after paragraph (1) insert—

1A

Where the applicant is an individual, the application must not be served personally by the applicant himself or herself.

3

In rule 11.7 (hearings and service of orders), after paragraph (3) insert—

3A

Where the applicant is an individual, the documents listed in paragraph (3) must not be served personally by the applicant himself or herself.